Carols by Candlelight - what a night!
Men are starting to have the conversation about what they can do to end the national crisis of gender-based violence.
The annual Westgate Street Christmas Party. 26 years and going strong.
Happy 11 years of marriage to this eternal spunk. Couldn’t have imagined a better journey, or a more amazing person to experience it with.
Did you know that NSW has 34% of the WORLD’s poker machines?
These were the BEST biscuits ever made; coffee scrolls.
Your Monash Councillors for the 2024-2028 term 👆
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Everyone else is here, why aren’t you?
Stoked to have been provisionally re-elected in my local hood.
For those who celebrate Diwali, Tihar, Bandai, Diwas or Chhor, today is a special day. 👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆
Oct 25
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Last chance to vote and avoid a $99 fine
I won’t be on social media for the next 24 hours.
*** VOTE NOW TO AVOID A $99 FINE ***
IMPORTANT ELECTION UPDATE
Over the years we’ve achieved so much together, from enhancing local infrastructure to creating vibrant public spaces.
If you haven't received your ballot packs in the mail by 6pm today, you should apply for a replacement ballot pack online at vec.vic.gov.au
In my 8 years on Council, I've passionately championed local climate action:
#crstuart #stujames #thisismonash @cr.elishalee @crcameronlittle @nickyluomonash
We need to make sure this conversation keeps going: by talking to our friends, recognising the warning signs of violence, challenging abusive behaviours, and listening to women and survivors of all genders without judgement or defensiveness.
Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal.
It all starts with respect.
This is what community is all about: local residents (young and old) coming together to enjoy each others company.
Always a pleasure to be invited along - a highlight of the year.
With the kids this time, back at the place where it all began, Mahjong in St Kilda. Food and service as terrific as it’s always been.
Or that last year there were a total of 1 MILLION gambling ads on free-to-air television alone?
Or that, on average, each adult loses $1,527 to gambling every year?
Gambling is a leading cause of suicide in young adults, a leading cause in domestic violence and a leading cause in metal health issues.
More than 70% of Australians support a total ban on gambling advertising.
Yet gambling companies are grooming young children without challenge with both the major federal parties having done nothing and committed to nothing.
Peta Murphy’s legacy is being trashed through lack of commitments to implementing the very recommendations the committee she lead made, with MPs of all sides on the committee unanimously agreeing with the recommendations.
The role of Governments is to lead, not to be lead by vested interests seeking to profit through the misery of the citizens they are meant to represent.
I’m extremely proud of Councils strong stand against gambling in Monash, and the raft of local changes we’ve made to stamp out advertising on our land and in our sporting clubs and local communities.
#auspol @reformgambling
But Arnotts and the big guys squashed them.
What were your favs that are no longer around?
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
(Thank-you to the Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL for a fitting tribute to our fallen)
Ashwood Family Fun Day
Running until 3pm
Batesford Reserve, Chadstone
#crstuart #stujames #thisismonash @monashcouncil
Thank-you to the people of Oakleigh, Hughesdale and Huntingdale for again putting their trust in me. I am truly grateful for your support.
I’d also like to acknowledge and thank my opponent, Natasha Abrahams, for the respectful way in which the campaign was conducted.
A day to celebrate the triumph of good over evil, of light over dark, and of knowledge over ignorance.
More importantly, it’s a time to spend with family and friends, to reflect and celebrate each other - the importance of that highlighted during the pandemic.
From my family to yours, I wish everyone celebrating a happy and safe day.
Annnnnd it’s offical. As of 6am, I’m no longer a Councillor (election results pending).
When this term started, we were in hard lockdowns due to COVID, unable to travel more than 5km from home.
What a ride.
Take a walk down memory lane with me.
Annnnnd it’s offical. As of 6am, I’m no longer a Councillor (election results pending).
When this term started, we were in hard lockdowns due to COVID, unable to travel more than 5km from home.
What a ride.
Take a walk down memory lane with me.
Due to Australia Post collection times, it’s too late to vote by mail.
If you haven’t yet returned your ballots, you can visit the election office at 1A Atherton Road (access from rear) and vote in person.
On this day last year, 17-year-old Mac Holdsworth took his own life after being sexually extorted. He wasn’t the first, and he won’t be the last.
To raise awareness about bullying, extortion and the impact of social media, I’m stepping away for 24 hours.
Join the #unplug24 campaign
https://www.unplug24.smacktalk.com.au/
If you haven’t voted in Council elections, you have just two days to return your ballot papers.
Voting takes around 10 minutes from start to finish and your completed voting papers can be dropped in to any Australia Post postbox for free.
Alternatively, you can drop it off at the voting centre at 1A Atherton Road (entrance at rear of building).
Did you lodge your ballot at any of these 9 post boxes between Wednesday evening and yesterday (Thursday) at 1pm?
A local Australia Post van has been stolen, and your ballot may be among the mail which has been stolen.
If you posted your vote at any of these locations during this time you should call the Victorian Electoral Commission on 131 832 to order a replacement ballot immediately.
A cornerstone of my work has been promoting sustainability. 🌱 I’ve championed green initiatives that protect our environment and ensure a healthier future for all.
Let’s keep building on this progress. Your support will help create a thriving, sustainable community for generations to come.
🗳️ Vote 1 JAMES, Stuart
#Sustainability #CommunityFirst #BetterFuture
Alternatively, you can call the VEC on 131 832 or visit the election office at 1A Atherton Road (enter from carpark) during office hours to request a replacement ballot pack.
🌍 My amendment secured Council's commitment to net zero by 2025
💡 Through my budget proposals, we upgraded all street lights to LEDs, cutting energy use and our impact on the environment
🌿 As Mayor, I spearheaded the introduction of FOGO to significantly slash the waste sent to landfills
A record you can trust #ClimateAction #Sustainability
